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Advice dealer group appoints executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
... with AMP and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Fitzpatricks Group managing director John McMurdo said Blackledge's primary focus will be growing the firm's AFSL via acquisitions. He said he is delighted to have her joining the group. "As a firm we continue ...

Wealthier Aussies seeking advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
... deal of activity in the financial planning market involving the major players to either exit or merge, it is important to focus on the high value customers at this time due to the very large skew to the top quintile," Roy Morgan industry communications ...

Franklin Templeton appoints managing director

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
Franklin Templeton Investments has appointed a managing director and head of investments solutions for its Asian business, capitalising on a strong demand for goals-based investment strategies in the region. Subash Pillai joined Franklin Templeton in ...

MetLife names chief operating officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUL 2018
MetLife Australia appointed a former TAL and CommInsure executive as its new chief operating officer. David Campbell officially takes the post on September 17, leaving behind the positon of general manager of operations and underwriting at TAL. Luke ...

Infocus grows executive lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
Two senior Australian Unity executives have joined the leadership team of Infocus Wealth Management. Australian Unity's head of investment research Jeff Mitchell has been appointed to the newly created role of chief investment officer at the dealer ...

MLC announces new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUL 2018
... platform and superannuation, and asset management businesses, currently operating under MLC and other brands, to allow for a focus on simpler wealth offering via nabtrade and JBWere. Thorburn commented Lloyd is a standout leader and the right person ...

IFM reports solid FY18

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... net returns to the tens of millions of working people we serve globally. "Our ownership model liberates our global team to focus on investors, which in turn has driven strong outcomes for shareholders and all stakeholders "In a challenging environment ...

Innovators must cooperate: Stone and Chalk

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... contacts, programs and corporate partners, according to Stone and Chalk. In announcing the program, the incubator said its focus was on creating a "mega-hub" for fintechs in Australia, with both Sydney and Melbourne locations set to share resources ...

Praemium FUA surpasses $8bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018
Praemium's funds under administration surpassed $8 billion thanks to a bumper June 2018 quarter of key client wins. FUA shot up 35% compared to the prior corresponding period, with about $566 million of inflows coming in from Australian business. ...

Boutique licensee acquires regional advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018
In its largest transaction to date, a growing boutique dealer group has acquired a Mudgee-based financial advice practice. Profile Financial Services has bought onePlan Financial Planning, following an extensive review of potential buyers by the practice's ...